A&e design services for improvements to the grace house

Grace Congregate Housing Corporation (GCHC) is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide professional architectural services for a rehabilitation project funded through Community Investment Funds (CIF) in Waterbury, Connecticut. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) focusing on comprehensive architectural services for the Grace House facility, with key objectives including assessing existing building conditions and proposing design solutions for the rehabilitation project. Vendors must submit proposals by March 29, 2025, following a mandatory pre-bid walk-through scheduled for March 17, 2025, at 2:30 PM located at 25 Abbott Terrace, Waterbury. Potential bidders may submit questions between March 13, 2025, and March 22, 2025, directly to Rochelle Graham, the Property Manager, at gracehouse@ehmchm.org. The solicitation ensures compliance with Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) requirements for competitive negotiation of architectural services, though specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation.

While the RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the solicitation appears open to all qualified architectural firms capable of meeting the project's requirements. The procurement is jurisdiction-specific to New Haven County (FIPS Code 09009) and is being conducted by the state of Connecticut. No information regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors is provided in the documentation. The solicitation does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the architectural services, though the project is being funded through Community Investment Funds. Interested firms will be expected to demonstrate comprehensive architectural expertise, including the ability to conduct thorough building assessments, develop rehabilitation design solutions, and provide professional services necessary for successful project execution. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor.